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RESEARCH PAPERS

Current Status of Research and Development of Space Propulsion System for Autonomous Spacecraft

자율운항 우주선용 우주 추진시스템 연구개발 현황

Jeongho Kima
,
Jiwoong Junga
,
Seokhwan Baeka
,
Jaeyeon Hwanga
,
Miji Kima
,
Guentae Dohb
,
Su-Kyum Kimb
,
Holak Kima*
김 정호a
,
정 지웅a
,
백 석환a
,
황 재연a
,
김 미지a
,
도 근태b
,
김 수겸b
,
김 호락a*
aDepartment of Aerospace Engineering, Pusan National University, Korea
bSatellite & Space Exploration Mechanical Team, Korea Aerospace Research Institute, Korea
*Corresponding Author
28 February 2026. pp. 43-60
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Abstract

Space missions are rapidly diversifying and expanding, encompassing satellite constellations, on-orbit servicing, and deep space exploration. To ensure success and operational efficiency in multi-purpose missions, the demand for spacecraft with advanced autonomy has grown substantially. Autonomous spacecraft can perform various functions including cargo transportation, on-orbit fueling, mission life extension, and space debris removal without external control, and they are also essential for deep space missions. For the successful execution of space missions, it is essential to employ a propulsion system that is suitably tailored to the specific characteristics of the mission. In this study, propulsion systems applicable to autonomous spacecraft were investigated, and the utilization status of missions and propulsion systems was analyzed, focusing on cases operated since the 2000s.

Keywords
Space Propulsion System
Autonomous Spacecraft
Satellite System

세계적으로 위성 군집, 궤도상 서비싱, 심우주 탐사 등 다양한 우주 임무가 증가하고 있으며, 우주 임무의 성공적 수행과 운용 효율성을 위해 높은 수준의 자율성을 갖춘 우주 비행체의 필요성이 커지고 있다. 자율운항 우주선은 외부 개입 없이 화물 수송, 연료 보급, 수명 연장, 우주쓰레기 제거 등 다양한 임무를 수행할 수 있으며, 장기적 심우주 탐사에서도 핵심 기술로 활용될 수 있다. 이러한 임무 수행을 위해서는 임무 특성에 적합한 추진시스템 적용이 필수적이다. 본 논문에서는 자율운항 우주선에 적용 가능한 추진시스템을 조사하고, 2000년대 이후 운용된 사례를 중심으로 임무와 추진시스템 활용 현황을 분석하였다.

키워드
우주 추진시스템
자율운항 우주선
위성시스템
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  • Publisher :The Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국추진공학회
  • Journal Title :Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국추진공학회지
  • Volume : 30
  • No :1
  • Pages :43-60
  • Received Date : 2025-11-04
  • Revised Date : 2025-11-08
  • Accepted Date : 2025-12-19
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.6108/KSPE.2026.30.1.043
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